Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $137,983.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 million in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $142,848 | 3.5% |
| July | $137,983 | 5.3% |
| June | $131,019 | 15.9% |
| May | $113,069 | -2.5% |
| April | $115,991 | 31.7% |
| March | $88,078 | -15% |
| February | $103,573 | -2.9% |
| January | $106,659 | 13.4% |
| December 2024 | $94,095 | 0.6% |
| November 2024 | $93,492 | -18.4% |
| October 2024 | $114,516 | 16.8% |
| September 2024 | $98,007 | -2.3% |
| August 2024 | $100,272 | - |
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